Livingston County, Illinois
Livingston County: county in Illinois, United States of America
About
Livingston County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the population was 38,950 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 35,414 inhabitants. Its county seat is Pontiac. The county was created 189 years ago in 1837.
County Snapshot
Livingston County at a glance
Livingston County currently has 19 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
19
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Illinois counties
102
Open related pagesLargest city
DwightPopulation 3,984
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Livingston County
| Population | 35,414 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| Different from | Livingston County, Livingston County, Livingston County, Livingston Parish, Livingston County |
| Area | 2708 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.8916,-88.5577 |
| Named for | Edward Livingston |
| Capital | Pontiac |
| Establishment | February 27, 1837 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:18:59 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.98% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 57℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Livingston County is located at 40°53'30"N 88°33'28"W (40.8915600, -88.5577200). It has 5 neighbors: Ford County, Grundy County, Kankakee County, La Salle County and Woodford County.
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The largest city of Livingston County is Dwight with a population of 3,984. Other cities include, Fairbury population 3,596, Forrest population 1,124, Flanagan population 1,057 and Cullom population 519. See all Livingston County cities & populated places.
Livingston County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Livingston County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight | 3,984 | Village in Illinois |
| Fairbury | 3,596 | City in Livingston County, Illinois, United States |
| Reading | 1,860 | Township in Livingston County, Illinois |
| Forrest | 1,124 | Village in Livingston County, Illinois |
| Chatsworth | 1,104 | Township in Livingston County, Illinois |
| Flanagan | 1,057 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Odell | 957 | Township in Livingston County, Illinois |
| Rooks Creek | 532 | Township in Livingston County, Illinois |
| Cullom | 519 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Cornell | 451 | Village in Illinois |
| Saunemin | 401 | Township in Livingston County, Illinois |
| Long Point | 257 | Village in the United States |
| Waldo | 239 | Township in Livingston County, Illinois |
| Sunbury | 215 | Township of Illinois |
| Nevada | 215 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Campus | 157 | Village in Livingston County, Illinois, United States |
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of pre...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Livingston County decreased by 9.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38,950 | - | census |
| 2011 | 38,805 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 38,511 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 37,394 | -2.99% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 37,036 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 36,605 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 36,107 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 36,124 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 35,714 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 35,648 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 35,414 | -0.66% | estimation process |
People born in Livingston County (2)
People born in Livingston County, including film director Mark Schwahn, philanthropist Libbie Reach Hoel, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (4)
- Livingston County, Michigan county in Michigan, United States with a population of 192,335 people.
- Livingston County, New York county in New York, United States with a population of 62,398 people.
- Livingston County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 14,413 people.
- Livingston County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 9,041 people.
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